Events around Santa Barbara
Encompassing the most fellow-driven range of music Fellows select their own works for the program, put together their ensembles, and share with you their favorites. Before the concert, bring your own picnic and be seated at tables among the gorgeous Academy gardens. These lively concerts are popular social events!
Led by Academy artist Conor Hanick Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.
Have you ever wanted to hear from a conductor about how they put a program together and what you should listen for? This is your rare opportunity to hear directly from our Academy Festival Orchestra conductors about each concert. Enjoy wine or beer and bites while the conductors share their stories and welcome you to …
Academy Festival Orchestra Conducted by alumna Speranza Scappucci This finale performance highlights Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows in curated selections. Plus, orchestral favorites the William Tell Overture and The Pines of Rome.
If you want others to give you fish, this class is NOT for you. If you want to learn how to fish on your own, this class is for you!
Before our students head back to school, help prepare them with healthy vision during SEE International's annual Children’s Sight Week event! From August 9-12, children ages 5 and up can receive a free eye exam, glasses, school supplies, and more at any of SEE International’s Santa Barbara Vision Care clinics in Goleta, Santa Maria, Oxnard, …
August 12-14, 2022, Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). Admission $7 weekend pass. Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while …
There’s really something for everyone – from the ridiculous to the sublime to the extremely practical. Up for sale are collections of items amassed over decades to celebrate holidays - including the spookiest, most favorite holiday of all, Halloween. More Holiday costumes and decorations than you can imagine, including sequined dresses, formal ball gowns, velvet …
Come join us on Saturday, August 13 (and every 2nd Saturday of the month!) from 11 to 4 at a well curated market featuring local artisans, organic food, vintage items, textiles, vintage vinyl, and fine art and craft in beautiful downtown Los Alamos, CA. Each market includes a booth dedicated to raising funds to support …
A talk and living exhibit of our local bats and watch them come out to feed. Saturday Evenings thru Labor Day Weekend (8/6--7:55 PM; 8/13--7:45 PM; 8/20--7:35 PM; 8/27--7:25 PM; 9/3—7:20 PM) A Nature Center Docent will make this presentation Admission: Donation For more info: Call 805-693-0691 or visit www.clnaturecneter.org
Show the Beach Some Love!
Join us for the Wildling Museum's second annual free Summer Family Day on Sunday, August 14, 2022, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, a fairy visit and eco glitter tattoos by Parties and Paint by Kate from 1 - 3 …
On Sunday, August 14, from noon to 4pm, NatureTrack will be at Gaviota State Park to introduce those who use wheelchairs to the Freedom Trax devices at no cost! Get up close to the waters’ edge, navigate the beach under your own control. NatureTrack will have eight Freedom Trax devices available for wheelchair users to …
Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In August, experiment with mixing a limited palette of paints then creating an abstract composition on …
If you want others to give you fish, this class is NOT for you. If you want to learn how to fish on your own, this class is for you!